{Runnin Runnin and Runnin Runnin}

We DVR'd Pixar's Short Films the other night. While I was at the Temple with the youth, Devin and Jonas watched it. When Jonas saw the Monsters, INC one..it was love at first sight. He LOVES monsters. Its so funny. The video is pretty hilarious too!

and this picture is from tonight. Guess it was a really long day for the Jonas Boy today. Didn't even finish his dinner :(

cutest sleeping boy I've ever seen :)

{Summer Time Fun}

We've had lots of fun at our house the past week!

Devin had Friday-Monday off last week because of the Memorial Day Holiday. We slept in, went shopping with friends, went on a date, and spent Monday with Jonas. It was a fun, fun weekend. I didn't want it to end!

We were going to take Jonas to feed the ducks at a shopping center near our home, but he fell asleep on the way there. It got a little hot for Devin and I, so we didn't stay long. Jonas woke up just as we were leaving. He's a little cranky in most of the pictures. He wanted to eat...and cool down.

Our Family at the Rio Center

When we got home we decided to wash our car (and our friends car that we have been storing). Jonas found the hose and went CRAZY!

Making his own fountain

Getting a drink :) My family would be so proud. This is how we get a drink when we are outside in the summer :)

Spitting out a little water when he got too much

Its hard to see but Jonas is soaking wet! He played with the hose, and then loved it when we would spray him. The water was cold, and took his breath away, but he laughed and laughed and kept playing with it. It was so funny! I took a video, but it didn't work :(

I bought some tub tinting tablets at the dollar store this week. Jonas is not sure what to think of the colored water. We change it every night...and every night he stands in it for a long time before he will get brave enough to sit down in it. I think he is a bit confused :)

We played at the park with friends TWICE this week. Its been very humid and very HOT...so our play time isn't long.

Jonas and Dylan swinging away. I have to fight Jonas to swing but once he gets in, he loves it!

Since its been so hot, we've played a lot inside. Jonas is really into coloring (well...two year old style), and his love for his slide hasn't died yet. He's getting braver though...which has led to this. Look at the face. I swear he is thinking..."Come and get me, Mom."

Yesterday we drove to Black Hills Park. It has a little lake where you can rent Kayak's, paddle boats, and canoes. They also have a pontoon boat you can take a tour on. It looked fun, but J would have had to wear a life jacket..willingly..for an hour and a half. He didn't get much of a nap...so we opted out on the tour. Although I would like to go back sometime.

Jonas mostly wandered around looking at the Fisherman's tackle boxes and the fish they had caught.

Here Devin is trying to get Jonas to jump off the bench. Jonas is what we will call...cautious. It takes A LOT of convincing to get him to try new things.

We ended our day on the swing. (and a trip to Chick-fil-A). Oh the lazy days of summer!

{Just...Nothing}

Mr. Jonas has been busy trying to get three teeth :( It's awful...for all of us! Jonas is generally a very Happy Boy...but getting teeth brings out the worst in him. Needless to say we've lived on Tylenol, Motrin, Yogurt, and Ice Cream.

You know Jonas doesn't feel well when he will sit to watch TV. That never happens. He's always pacing in front of it, or running from the couch to the TV. Back and Forth...Back and Forth. And he's all wrapped up because he's cold...because he's not running around.

So to help him feel better...we went to the ZOO!! He loves the Zoo...or loves being outside rather. We had a good day, and Jonas had a great time!

This is the Lion/Tiger lookout. Just the perfect size for Jonas.

He was SOOOO happy to see the Pandas. He LOVES Panda Bears. We watch Kung Fu Panda all the time!

He would have stayed to play with this Panda ALL DAY! (Its not real...but you push the button and it makes sounds. He loved that!) It was a very fun day until Jonas got sick on the Metro on the way home. Let's just say he gets motion-sick. The stop and go of the metro combined with our heat and humidity got to him. I felt so bad, but was able to get him cleaned up. Thankfully it was on the way home!

Jonas has been doing well with his teachers the past few weeks. He is getting better about turning his head when you say his name-unless the TV is on...then don't even try! He has started to mimic and say a few words: BUB-BUB = Bubbles...Go=Go...and he has getting really good at signing more...that is if you hold up the right snack. We're happy with the progress he's making and keep working with him every day.

Jonas LOVES his blanket(s). Loves them! He especially loves to have them rolled up like a sleeping bag. He just carries them around all wrapped up.

He almost fell asleep on the couch like this the other day. One thing about him getting teeth is he has slept A LOT! Sometimes he would sleep until almost 9 in the morning and then take a 3 or 4 hour nap. I really missed him on those days though...it was too quiet around here!

(P.S. The three teeth are still not through. They come and go. I hate them.)

Don't worry though...our stick collecting is coming along great. No shortage of sticks in this yard. Since he's not always steady...he has a number of scratches on his hands from where he trips and falls with sticks in his hands-making sores. It's so sad...but he will NOT let those sticks go!

{Spending Time}

We had a great time in Utah/Idaho. I want to be back there right now, in fact. That's how much we miss you all :) (but please have warmer weather)

We haven't been very busy since we got back...just learning a few new things like...

PuSHiNG BuTToNS

Jonas is obsessed with buttons. He can spot them from miles away...and he HAS to push them.

On the plane...

...or at the bounce house. (in his defense...this one DID say to push it...)

Today we went to try the bouncy slides and houses with our friends. It was fun. Eventually.

We started like this. He was so scared. He's always scared of something the first time we try it. I had to get in with him. That was a sight...

Then we made it to this. He would crawl around trying to find me when I ran away from him :)

But in the end...he liked it....but he never loved it! He held on tight to the side and would not let me out of his sight for anything. Guess we will have to go back.

We've also been exploring outside, and collecting sticks....Oh the sticks we've seen...

Sometimes we pick up trash too. Like this day we found 100 sticks, 1 red peanut can lid, and 1 blue bendy straw. It was a good day.

It's hilarious to watch him try and pick up EVERY stick he sees. If he can't get it in his chubby little hand, he drops them all and starts over again. It's cute. But our walks around the neighborhood sure to take a long time now!

I've been spending a bit more time in the kitchen these days. I came home from our trip to an early Mother's Day/Birthday gift (Which I accidentally found out about before we got home). Its a lot of fun and makes baking so much easier.

I woke up on Mother's Day to find flowers and a card from the two cutest boys I know. It was a very nice day complete with hamburgers on the BBQ...my favorite.

{Utah Fun}

We're in Utah/Idaho...having tons of fun...not sleeping...barely swallowing one meal before we're on to the next....and loving being with our families. Here are some highlights from our trip this far...

Mr. Jonas has learned to like to swing. It has to be his idea, but he loves it. Here we were at a park near G & G Ure's house. He was having a great time :)

We've played with our cousins a few days since Great Grandpa Stevenson decided to give us all a scare by having a stroke. Not really a nice thing for him to do. We wish him a very speedy recovery. It was fun to play with Kloee and Piper though!

We enjoyed a beautiful day at Willow Park. Jonas even let Aunt Taryn push him in the swing. He loved it. So did she. The picture doesn't look like it though!

All the girls and one Jonas Boy enjoying more of Willow Park.

Jonas went down every slide he could find...and Aunt Brooklyn was great to help him!

We've played hide-n-seek and made Brookie stand on her head to find us :)

We've been to the new Boondocks in Kaysville and had lots of fun at the arcade.

We played a little miniature golf too. Jonas had fun gathering everyone's golf ball and putting it in the hole. It was pretty funny!

We've watched Aunt T kick butt at softball. I love watching her. She's amazingly talented.

A few weeks ago, we lost a cousin's husband on Devin's side. It was very tragic since Karl was so young and left behind a young family. He was and is a great man and our lives will not be the same with out him. Jonas' face says exactly how we've felt about it.

These last few weeks/months have brought a whole new meaning to the Atonement in our lives. Devin and I have been reminded of the blessings of Eternal Families, the Plan of Salvation, and how short and precious life really is. I've been working on enjoying my journey and not missing out on the things that truly matter...keeping my eye out for all the little things, and being ever thankful that they are mine.

more videos...

Mostly for the G & G's...and the Aunts :) Skip over them if you're bored of it...I understand.

Jonas collecting eggs at the Stewarts

More of the little man sliding. He's just about figured out what to do when he gets to the top.

{EaSTeR FuN}

We had a fun Easter weekend. Busy, busy, busy...and fun, fun, fun! Jonas was a trooper with all the egg hunting we did. He didn't really understand what was going on, and was content with having one egg. While Devin and I were encouraging him to pick up more eggs, he thought we were crazy. He had one. That was enough for him. Too bad he won't keep that attitude!

We started out at our Ward Playgroup Easter Party. I'm not a very active goer of playgroup. Too much chaos for me. My sister, Kaylee, says I have OCD. I just like things calm...and clean. That's nearly impossible with 20 kids and most under 4 or 5. Jonas, however enjoyed it. He didn't play with the other kids much...but enjoyed running around the gym.

They had an egg hunt for the kids...where as I said....Jonas was content with one egg. I kept encouraging....and finally just put eggs in his basket for him. Here he is inspecting the goods.

The Easter Loot. It was more than enough. But he loved it all. The wagon with all the blocks is my new worst enemy. He just dumps it out...while watching my face for a reaction. He's too tricky for me.

..and then there is the slide. I'm over it already. This kid hasn't stopped. He loves it...adores it. Up, down, down, up...we've done it a million times in the last day. It was worth wrestling to get it in the car...only to have to drive with half of it sticking out the window. Yes, worth it.

We had a BBQ in the backyard in between sessions yesterday. It started out as a small group...but we ended up with a large group. It was so much fun. Crazy fun! Great food...and the kids were so good. Devin was a master chef griller...thanks babe. We owe ya.

After dinner the Stewart's hosted another egg hunt. Scotty lined the kids up according to age and let the little ones have a minute advantage. They loved it. Bellie told me 100 times it was her favorite part. What a sweetie.

Maybe this time Devin was a little more excited than Jonas. All the big kids shared with J and he ended up with quite the loot.

Going home. The boys at our house matchy matched yesterday. I kinda loved it.

More of the slide. He quite likes climbing up better than climbing down. Drives me crazy. Well...scares me is more like it. He fell once yesterday and I thought that would be the end of it. I was way off. He's still climbing like a mad man. Up and down.

Thanks for the Easter goodies from the Grandpa's and Grandma's. Jonas loved them!